Voting and Absentee Ballots Voting and Absentee Ballots The application, the ballot, the primary, the election Wednesday, June 24, 2020 0 The new normal - issues arising over absentee ballots, applications, and long lines at polling locations have become commonplace in 2020 - meddling with our inalienable right to vote. Read more
genusConnect App genusConnect App with Joe Gleason, CEO of Genus, Inc. Monday, June 22, 2020 0 Joe Gleason, creator of genusConnect, discusses this comprehensive healthcare app which provides an innovative way for families, patients, and caregivers to work together through hardship and... Read more
Your Driving Skills Your Driving Skills Tips and technology for the road Wednesday, June 17, 2020 0 When you’ve been driving for decades it’s easy to feel like you know it all. Yet for years, national surveys have shown that about one in five of us would flunk a written driver’s test. This... Read more
Covid-19 and the Courts Covid-19 and the Courts with Chief Justice Bridget McCormack, Michigan Supreme Court Tuesday, June 16, 2020 0 Chief Justice Bridget McCormack, Michigan Supreme Court, addresses how the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way the courts conduct business with Zoom technology, the pros and cons of this... Read more
Laurie Blume / Wednesday, March 11, 2020 / Categories: Financial, Money Management Key Financial Tips - Don’t Panic! Remain Calm in Turbulent Times Here are a few financial tips for those of us who are Gracefully Greying adapted from the Financial Manager and AARP Magazine: Do not panic. Panic is the enemy. Diversification is your safety net. Make sure that your money is spread among different types of investments, such as U.S. stocks, foreign stocks, bonds and publicly traded real estate trusts. Investing in mutual funds is safer than buying individual stocks and bonds. It is hard to plan for economic calamity. Think twice before paying off your mortgage if it uses up a lot of cash. Do not panic and sell too early. This is how most people get hurt by market downturns. Panic is your biggest enemy. Do not be overconfident either. There are always down turns in the market. The four most dangerous words when the markets have been strong for a long time: “This time it’s different.” Another good read is Suze Orman's article 10 Steps to our Ultimate 'Retirement, published in AARP. Another important read is published by U.S. News & World Report, What the Coronavirus Means for Your Retirement Finances. Print 31854 Tags: Financial Financial Planning Related articles A Tale of Two Losses: Your Memory & Your Money Can't Pay Your Taxes? The Perils of Caregiving: Protecting Finances Choosing A Financial Advisor Daily Money Management Reverse Mortgages for Seniors The Cost of Long-Term Care Saving for the 3 Stages of Retirement Seniors and Reverse Mortgages Don't Panic!